Kitchen Residency Manager

Kitchen Residency Manager – Chickenish at Saint Monday

Full-time | 35–40 hours per week | £17/hour | London Fields, Hackney

Chickenish is growing! Having served up our plant-based food at some of the UK’s biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Reading, Download, All Points East and British Summer Time, we’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our residency at Saint Monday in London Fields.

We're after someone passionate about food, organised and confident taking ownership of a busy kitchen. You'll work closely with the owner to keep everything running smoothly, maintain high standards and help us continue growing.

The role

You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our kitchen residency, overseeing everything from stock and food preparation to hygiene and compliance.

• Manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Take full ownership of stock control, stock takes and ordering.
• Oversee food preparation, quality and consistency.
• Manage allergen procedures, food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Lead on kitchen inspections, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are up to date.
• Support and coordinate kitchen staff, ensuring everyone is working to the same standards.
• Work closely with the owner on the day-to-day running of the residency and improvements to kitchen operations.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar role.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong knowledge of stock control, allergens and food safety compliance.
• Experience managing busy kitchen services and maintaining consistent food quality.
• Confident working independently, making decisions and taking responsibility.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A positive, hands-on attitude and enthusiasm for plant-based food.

Hours & payFull-time£17/hour

35–40 hours per week

Based at Saint Monday, London Fields, Hackney.

Sound like you?

If you enjoy taking ownership of a kitchen, leading a team and being part of a growing independent plant-based food brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with a little about yourself and your management experience, and we'll tell you more about the role and what it's like running the Chickenish kitchen at Saint Monday.

See us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/chicken\_ish

Pay: £17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person